The Old Forge Cottage and Garage, Norwich Road, Earl Stonham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5DR
By Auction House
£ 525,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Auction House says ..
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Property Oracle says ..
The Old Forge Cottage and Garage at Norwich Road, Earl Stonham presents a unique buying opportunity. The property itself is a sizable four-bedroom house with a sizeable footprint at 3,330 sqft. Some interior photos showcase a newly refurbished kitchen and bathroom which indicates investment has already been made into improving the property. Other areas, however, appear dated and in need of modernisation. The visible exposed beams and overall design suggest that there is character, and it is plausible that with some time and work this property could become a charming family home. The inclusion of a garage and an additional potentially-usable outbuilding provides ample storage and workshopspace, adding to the property’s value. The property’s location on the A140 offers easy access to transportation and is in close proximity to local schools, some of which have ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings. The location itself is relatively quiet and semi-rural. While the garden seems to be of modest size, its presence is a plus point. The property is listed at £525,000, which seems fair compared with other nearby properties, but potential buyers should be prepared for renovation costs to bring the property up to their desired standard. Overall, the property represents a solid investment for buyers willing to undertake some renovation work, and those valuing space, practicality and a rural setting. Further investigation into local amenities, the precise garden size and a more precise comparison with equivalent properties would aid in providing a more comprehensive review. A professional survey is strongly recommended before any purchase is completed.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 6
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Sqft (est)
- 3,330.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 233,333.00 £Decreased by 24.27 %
- Est sale value
- 675,990.00 £Decreased by 34.52 %
- Average area rental value
- 895.00 £/moDecreased by 2.61 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 4.60 %Increased by 28.49 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonham Aspal Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 2.88 KM |
| Creeting St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 4.01 KM |
| Robins Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 6.68 KM | |
| Bosmere Community Primary School | Academy Converter | 6.68 KM | |
| Mendlesham Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 7.18 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mowness Hall Road | £ 750,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Market | 7354 | NMT | 5.82 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Forge Cottage and Garage, Norwich Road, Earl Stonham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5DR | £ 525,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Stowmarket Road, Stonham Aspal | £ 280,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.69 KM |
| Creeting Bottoms, Creeting St. Mary | £ 270,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.91 KM |
| Green Lane, Stonham | £ 325,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.91 KM |
| Little Stonham | £ 235,000 | BUY | Unknown | 1.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkling Tarn | £ 370,000 | 0.08 KM |
| White Horse Cottage | £ 275,000 | 0.08 KM |
| Hill Farm Barn | £ 461,000 | 0.08 KM |
| Lingwood Barn | £ 325,000 | 0.08 KM |
| Lingwood House | £ 292,500 | 0.18 KM |